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6/6/2011 5:29PM

News Hub: Recognizing Warning Signs of Migraines

An estimated one-third of the 30 million U.S. migraine sufferers experience warning signs up to 48 hours before the dreaded pain starts. Melinda Beck discusses how patients can learn to recognize their personal warning signs. Illustration by Bernard Maisner.

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